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Ishibutai Tomb
Ishibutai Tomb · Ishibutai Tumulus · 石舞台古墳
At Ishibutai Tomb in Asuka, see an ancient tomb built from massive stones. Its covering earth has disappeared, exposing the stone chamber. Look at how the large stones fit together.
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Visitor information at a glance
Address
奈良県高市郡明日香村島庄254
Shimasho, Oaza, Asuka-mura, Takaichi-gun, Nara Prefecture, Japan
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From 1 April 2026, individual admission costs JPY 500 for adults and university students or JPY 200 for primary, junior high and senior high school pupils. Preschool children enter free. For groups of 30 or more, admission costs JPY 400 for adults and university students or JPY 100 for school pupils.
Opening hours and closed days
Ishibutai Tomb opens from 09:00 to 17:00 every day of the year, with last entry at 16:45.
What can I see at Ishibutai Tomb?
An exposed chamber of massive stones
The earth covering has disappeared, leaving a chamber built from huge stones. See the tomb up close to examine how the stones fit together.
Exposed stone chamber of Ishibutai Tomb in the national park
How to get to Ishibutai Tomb
From stand 2 at Kashiharajingu-mae’s east exit, take a bus that stops at Ishibutai. Walk about 3 minutes from the stop to the tomb. Adult bus fares between the station’s east exit and Ishibutai are JPY 440 each way, JPY 880 return. Check the return bus and onward train together. The source weekday timetable applies from 1 September 2026 to 31 March 2027; weekends and public holidays have a separate timetable.
Village’s official 2026-09-01–2027-03-31 timetable National park’s revised 2026 Ishibutai fees and walking access Nara Kotsu current information
Before you visit
Plan outward and return buses together
If you are returning to Nara city, check both the bus from Ishibutai to Kashiharajingu-mae’s east exit and your onward train. Weekday and weekend/public holiday bus timetables differ.
Village’s official 2026-09-01–2027-03-31 timetable Asuka sightseeing bus official section fares and day pass
Park parking restrictions in autumn 2026
The park car park is for bicycles and motorcycles only from 19 September to 15 November 2026. If you drive during this period, check other parking locations and fees. Outside these dates, follow the park information for your visit day.
Book admission to Ishibutai Tomb
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Questions about Ishibutai Tomb
Why is Ishibutai Tomb’s stone chamber exposed?
The earth that covered the tomb has disappeared, exposing its stone chamber. You can see the structure built from massive stones up close.
Exposed stone chamber of Ishibutai Tomb in the national park
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- Asuka Tourism Association’s current Ishibutai fees and hours ·
- National park’s revised 2026 Ishibutai fees and walking access ·
- Village’s official 2026-09-01–2027-03-31 timetable ·
- Nara Kotsu current information ·
- Ishibutai access ·
- National park’s current information ·
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